Friday, May 25, 2012

A Skinny Sunki for my Mini Monkey

We both love it but the fit was a bit wide for her tiny frame and it was falling off her shoulder.I have just enough fabric to make another from the Ikat but I thought I would make a muslin first.After cutting out the Ayashe blouse in the short and long sleeve views for Tildy I had enough scraps to whip up a muslin. I didn't intend to finish it-just sew enough to get a better idea of fit.

But it turned out so cute I HAD to sew it up!

I was lucky enough to get some tips from the designer herself.

By simply moving the pattern front and back over the edge of the fabric(by half an inch in Tildy's case)it removed the extra ease without changing the look of the dress at all.

I added about three inches to the hem to make it less tunic/more dress.

I felt is was a little wishy washy for winter so I fished out some very very old cotton ribbon with a dainty crochet trim. There was just enough to add a piece to the front and make a tiny bow.

This looks great on her! I like the slimmer fit, but I think for the ikat the pattern is ok a bit looser. Both are stunning, but no surprises there. :) I really want to get the Ayashe pattern for fall so I'll have plenty of time to feed off your ideas!

Oh my goodness! The second picture just makes me want to give her a quick squeeze! I love the slim fit so much, and it is great lengthened... trying to resist this pattern ... (I need to work on the pattern stash challenge first!! :)